APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Twelve to fifteen Moreno/Rangel Interns and Fellows are chosen each legislative session for this Austin, Texas program. Students are selected on the basis of their demonstrated potential for leadership and their commitment to community and civic involvement. Recruitment begins in the summer of even-numbered years with applications due by October. Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated within the last year from, college or graduate-level study. Foundation Board members review and score all applications. Participants must be twenty-one years of age. Students receive college or graduate school credit based on their institution’s policies and guidelines.

TUITION AND STIPEND POLICIES

As the Moreno/Rangel Program time commitment precludes outside employment, the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation provides some financial support in the form of stipends. Stipends are currently $1,250 per month, along with a $750 per month salary from the member of the House sponsoring the student. The House member’s payroll contribution makes students eligible for state employee health insurance. There is no tuition for this program; the Foundation relies entirely on contributions and grants for the funding of its programs.

The Foundation’s admissions, programs, and stipends are administered on an equal opportunity basis.